Are you trying to sort out arrangements for your pet after separating from your partner? The law in BC has recently changed to better reflect the reality that pets are more than property and have a special place in family relationships. The Family Law Act now includes specific guidance on how issues like who will care for the animal are handled when couples separate. Reaching your own agreement about your pet Many separating parties choose to negotiate their own written agreements about their pets. These can outline who the animal will live with, how decisions about care and costs will [...]